Avantara Norton
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Sioux Falls, SD
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Avantara Norton

Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Sioux Falls, SD
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Avantara Norton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Avantara Norton

At 92% occupancy less than a year after opening, Avantara Norton has moved quickly from new construction to near-full capacity. The 110-bed nursing home at 3600 South Norton Ave in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is administered by Ashley Nickel and sits in a moderately walkable part of the city (Walk Score 61), where the nearest hospital is just over a mile away.

The average resident stay of 97 days tells you something useful about how this place functions. This is not a long-term residency setting for most people who come through. It is a structured recovery environment, built around a specific clinical menu: post-surgical care, orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, pulmonary care, oncology recovery, and stroke and other neurological conditions. Respite care is also available for families who need a temporary placement.

Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nursing time at 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 39 minutes of that figure; nurse aides account for 2 hours and 21 minutes. Avantara Norton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which means residents arriving on Medicare for short-term rehab and those transitioning to Medicaid for longer stays both have a coverage path here.

The facility opened recently, and we see a nursing home that filled fast and built its programming around complex post-acute cases rather than general long-term care. Avantara Norton is a reasonable fit for adults who need a defined, clinically supervised recovery period after a major medical event and plan to return home when that period ends.

(605) 338-9891

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 63.2% Below SD avg. ▼ 63.2% Below SD avg.SD average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 63.0% Below SD avg. ▼ 63.0% Below SD avg.SD average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 39.7% Below SD avg. ▼ 39.7% Below SD avg.SD average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 26.6% Below SD avg. ▼ 26.6% Below SD avg.SD average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Dakota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 41st out of 65 homes in South Dakota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 32m per day
Rank #41 / 65Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 65 homes in South Dakota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Dakota average, with a ranking across 65 South Dakota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility South Dakota avg (4h 20m per day)
vs South Dakota avg
-19%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +51% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 39m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 48m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 44m per day ▲ 51% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 21m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 2h 37m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 9m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 19m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
97 days
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #12 / 117Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 117 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #14 / 51Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 51 homes in South Dakota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #37 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 159 homes in South Dakota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #15 / 62Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 62 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its Statewide rank out of 62. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the South Dakota average: 79.9%
Occupied beds
101 / 110
Average occupied beds in South Dakota homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 7 days
CountyMinnehaha
License Number10682

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avantara Norton is administered by Ashley Nickel.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPost-Surgical Care, Stroke & Other Neurological Conditions, Cardiac Care, Oncology Recovery Care, Pulmonary Care, Orthopedic Rehabilitation

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 18

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
75 Rank #66 / 67Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 67 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Dakota State average, with a ranking across all 67 SD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Dakota average 14.8

Citations per inspection
4.17 Rank #48 / 67Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 67 homes in South Dakota. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Dakota mean across 67 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Dakota average 3.34


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

41 of 75 citations resulted from standard inspections; 30 of 75 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 75 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
2
567% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3


Serious health citations
16
789% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

2 critical citations South Dakota average: 0.3

16 serious citations South Dakota average: 1.8

57 moderate citations South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations South Dakota average: 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 14, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 147
Employees 112
Contractors 35
Staff to resident ratio 1.56 : 1
19% fewer staff per resident than South Dakota average
South Dakota average ratio: 1.93 : 1 South Dakota average ratio: 1.93 : 1See full South Dakota ranking
Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 9.3 hours
21% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 7.7 hours South Dakota average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full South Dakota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 39,382

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 25 total: 11 full-time employees and 14 contractors. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 22 total: 11 full-time employees and 11 contractors. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 56 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

12.3%

4,859 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 11 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5605618,41592100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse1111226,16892100%10.7
Medication Aide/Technician171182,98192100%11.1
Registered Nurse1114252,84592100%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,5306470%8
Speech Language Pathologist0221,0186672%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0449266672%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff4045887784%6.8
Dental Services Staff1015056470%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
RN Director of Nursing1014966267%8
Dietitian1014966267%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0114916166%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker2024675863%7.9
Administrator1014645863%8
Qualified Social Worker0114416470%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide011571112%5.1
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 72%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 84%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 66%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $225K Rank #63 / 67Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 67 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Dakota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 67 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
463% higher than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: $40K

Number of fines 7
245% more fines than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $225K
South Dakota average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

6 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 5, 2025
$79K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 26, 2024
$19K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 17, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 20, 2024
$12K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.9
32% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.8
20% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.0%
39% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.9%
40% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.4%
12% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
69% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.7%
138% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.2%
50% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
19% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.3%
128% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.2%
38% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
6% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.94
95% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.51

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.94
59% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.85

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.8%
14% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.0%
10% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.7%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.6%
42% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
19% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 48.6%
9% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 48.4%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 94
Medicare
21
22.3% of residents
Medicaid
54
57.4% of residents
Private pay or other
19
20.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$596.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.3M Rank #9 / 63Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 63 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Dakota average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$596.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$7.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #9 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 63 homes in South Dakota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Dakota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.4M 42.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #39 / 63Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 63 homes in South Dakota. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Dakota average. Well-run South Dakota facilities typically land around 64–73% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
331 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 47%
Private pay 29%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
346 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 27%
Private pay 28%
Medicaid 45%

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sioux Falls's city center to Avantara Norton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Rank #12 / 117
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
SD AVG 79.9%
Rank #15 / 62
+14%
3.53
Facility 3.53
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #41 / 65
+53%-19%
$153.6k
Facility $153.6k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #63 / 67
75
Facility 75
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #66 / 67
4.2
Facility 4.2
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #48 / 67
1899-
61
Facility 61
SD AVG 39
Rank #37 / 159
Jeremy Klinkhammer
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #9 / 63
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #9 / 63
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #39 / 63
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Norton is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SD

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SD

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
SD

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SD

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
Income Limits (2025) ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
Asset Limits Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
SD

Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Frequently Asked Questions about Avantara Norton

Is Avantara Norton in a walkable area?

Avantara Norton has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Avantara Norton?

According to SD state health department records, Avantara Norton's license number is 10682.

When does Avantara Norton's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Avantara Norton's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Avantara Norton?

Avantara Norton's occupancy is 92%.

Who is the administrator of Avantara Norton?

Ashley Nickel is the administrator of Avantara Norton.

How many beds does Avantara Norton have?

Avantara Norton has 110 beds.

Are there photos of Avantara Norton?

Yes — there are 15 photos of Avantara Norton in the photo gallery on this page.

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